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A wide photograph of an indoor hall during a seated session. On a raised red stage in front of a dark red curtain, a person in an orange-saffron robe sits on a white throne-like chair with white cushions, a microphone stand before them. A small flower arrangement and potted palms flank the stage, and a white whiteboard stands at the right. A banner hangs on the left reading the Tamil-script word for Nithyanandam beside globe graphics. A video camera on a tripod faces the stage in the foreground. Rows of seated attendees fill the floor on mats: men in white shirts and dhotis on the left, women in white and coloured saris and salwar on the right, with a cameraman in an orange wrap at the front.

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A photograph of a seated discourse in an indoor hall with red curtains. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on a white-draped seat with a white backdrop, gesturing while speaking into a microphone, with a pink flower arrangement and potted palms beside. A banner on the left shows a Tamil title and an image of a red-turbaned figure beside a globe. In the foreground, a large audience of men in white clothes sits cross-legged on mats and rugs, mostly seen from behind. A whiteboard and a video camera on a tripod stand at the right side.2008-01-25A large indoor hall with a white tent ceiling and decorative striped pillars hosts a seated audience of many people on colourful striped rugs and white plastic chairs. Most attendees wear white or cream clothes, with some in saffron, maroon and pink saris. On a raised stage, a person in orange-saffron robes sits on a white throne-like seat behind a small table with flowers, facing the audience. A video camera on a tripod records the stage, and a banner reading the Tamil word for Nithyananda hangs on the wall beside a whiteboard. Left and right edges show more seated attendees and a man in white near a chair.A photograph of a large indoor satsang hall under a white tent-style canopy with decorative hanging panels. Rows of mostly women in white clothing sit on white plastic chairs and mats facing a stage. A standing figure in an orange robe stands near a white-draped throne-like seat with flowers and a microphone. A video camera on a tripod and a whiteboard with writing sit at the side, and a yellow lamp hangs above. The page excerpt mentions a meeting with organisers, but the scene shows a teaching setting.2008-04-12A seated speaker in orange robes sits on a raised platform before a dark red curtain, lit by a glowing white circular backdrop, while a large audience of men in white clothes sits cross-legged on colourful woven mats in rows. A white banner on the left reads a Tamil word meaning Nithyanandam beside a globe and a portrait of a man wearing a red turban. Decorative yellow and blue hangings with geometric patterns hang from the top of the stage, and a white screen and camera stand at right.2008-01-25A seated audience of many people in white clothing faces a raised stage in a large hall with dark red curtains and fans. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on a white throne-like chair with a microphone, addressing the crowd. Several audience members wear white and some wear orange; many sit on striped rugs and white plastic chairs. A white projection screen stands to the right of the stage, and video camera equipment on a tripod is at the left foreground. Some audience members wear orange garments, and a person in orange sits beside the stage.2007-01-27A seated audience of devotees in white and saffron-orange clothing sits on mats in a hall facing a raised stage with a dark red curtain backdrop. On the stage a robed figure in orange clothing sits on a white cushioned seat beside a small table with flowers and a lamp, with potted palms on either side. A cameraman in white kneels at a tripod-mounted video camera in the foreground. To the right a large circular colourful target-like graphic stands on an easel beside a whiteboard. Several people wear orange shawls over white garments, and the room is lit with warm light.2008-01-04January 04 20082008-01-04A photograph of a large indoor hall where a seated audience of many people in white clothes sits on colourful woven mats facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in an orange robe sits on a white throne-like seat with a small floral arrangement and a plant beside it, in front of dark red drapes. A banner at left reads a Tamil-script title with a portrait of a person wearing an orange turban and a globe graphic. Water bottles are placed along the aisle and a whiteboard stands at the right side of the stage.A seated audience in white clothing sits on colourful striped and patterned mats in a tented hall during a talk. On a raised stage with red curtains, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a white throne-like seat speaking into a microphone, with a second saffron-robed attendant standing nearby. Gold deity murtis stand at the left edge of the stage. Two large screens at the back display portraits, and cameras are set up on the right. Decorative hanging tassels in blue, red and yellow adorn the tent poles.2007-01-27A photograph of a large indoor hall during a discourse. On a raised stage with a dark red curtain, a figure in orange robes sits on a white throne-like chair, holding a microphone. Beside the stage stands a small decorated deity murti and an easel with a blank white board. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes face the stage, many on white plastic chairs and colourful striped mats, some with long braided hair. A camera on a tripod is at the left edge. Standing fans and colourful woven banners decorate the hall. A figure in orange robes is visible on the stage; the appearance does not clearly establish identity, so it is described by role only.2007-02-01A photograph of a seated audience in white clothing facing a stage in a hall with red drapes. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on a white seat before a microphone, with a person in white standing at the right edge of the stage. Many attendees sit cross-legged on striped mats and some on white plastic chairs, several with long braided or pinned hair. A large sign labelled "Ananda Tapas" stands at left beside a studio light and a camera on a tripod. Bottles of water and bags sit on the floor in front. Multiple people in the audience are visible, and a few partially seen people are at the left edge.2007-02-02April 13 20082008-04-13